Ukraine
Ukraine details scale of Russian energy grid attacks
Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 15:38 UTC · 1 source
Ukraine has detailed the massive scale of Russia's campaign against its energy infrastructure, stating that Russia has fired 462 ballistic missiles, nearly 600 cruise missiles, and over 27,000 Shahed drones at the country's power grid. Despite this unprecedented barrage, Ukrainian officials claim they have managed to significantly strengthen their air defense systems over the course of the winter. The improvements have reportedly allowed Ukraine to stabilize its energy sector and mitigate the worst effects of the attacks. The data was shared in a public report, highlighting both the intensity of the Russian assault and Ukraine's defensive adaptations.
Key Details
Ballistic missiles: 462
Cruise missiles: ~600
Shahed drones: 27,000+
Sources
Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 15:38 UTC · First reported: 12h ago